Fisheries Technician I

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

1d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Support general fisheries management activities and operations to help maintain healthy fisheries population in Department managed waters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• One (1) year of related professional experience.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license and Commercial Driver's License.
• Pesticide Applicator's License.
• Ability to pass an approved boating safety course and obtain a Missouri Boating Safety Certification Card within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to operate boats, outboard motors, land maintenance equipment, power tools and large trucks pulling trailers.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, calculator, camera, scanner and printer.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and perform data entry.
• Basic carpentry, mechanical and plumbing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to travel and work varying shifts, as required.
• Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.
• Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.
• The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.
• All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.
• Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.
• All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fishery science and wildlife management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection, measurement, processing and evaluation of native fish populations in lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams.
• Follow assigned processes to remain compliant with policies and regulations.
• Assist with boat, vehicle and equipment maintainence to include cleaning equipment, mending nets, and preparing boats, vehicles and equipment for field work, etc.
• Interract with the public in a professiona and courteous manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory of items and equipment.
• Perform general administrative functions, such as answering phones and emails, maintaining publications, research, purchasing supplies, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED